Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of red lentil soup that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. This vibrant, creamy soup combines earthy spices and fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Simple to prepare and utterly delightful, it’s a nourishing hug in a bowl that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rinsed red lentils along with cumin and coriander powders; stir to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping any bits off the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg